Communication/Relationships - The post holder is expected to demonstrate articulate and effective written and verbal communication skills, with service users and their carers and a wide range of other people/professionals. I.T. - The post holder must maintain and produce detailed contemporaneous and accurate records and reports, in accordance with agreed procedures. IT literacy skills and the ability to work with electronic care records. Knowledge, skills, experience Recognised professional qualification - Degree or Diploma Mental Health Nursing. Will maintain current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct e.g. NMC. To hold an understanding and knowledge of the problems and difficulties experienced by older people with mental health illness. To have an understanding of the MHA, MCA and DOLS. Knowledge / experience of partnership working with other services. The post holder will engage in the learning of student nurses, professionals, carers and service users and support/supervise junior staff. Development The post holder will participate in service development and ensure that own continuing professional development is undertaken. Planning and Organisational Skills - Ability to assess and plan to meet complex needs and manage complex situations. We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidenced based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge. The post holder must be able to act as a role model for others, and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making and communication skills. You will be part of an MDT consisting of occupational therapists & nurses, with medical support from Sector Consultant Psychiatrists and their colleagues. The service is commissioned to operate over 7 days, 08-20.30 hours weekdays and 10-18.00 hours weekends and bank holidays. The team manages a varied and complex shared caseload which will include completing holistic and specialised assessments and therapeutic interventions, and providing detailed risk management plans. You will liaise with colleagues and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Service User and carer involvement is at the centre of our approach, and this should be reflected in your values and practice. You will act as shift coordinator on a rostered basis, triaging referrals into the team, providing information, support and signposting as required. The right candidate will be supported into the team with an induction and then in developing and furthering their professional skills through reflection in appraisal objectives, management and clinical supervision and further training and development opportunities. We would be delighted to hear from you.